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Robert Jonason is a Professor-Educator at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in journalism education and digital media. He teaches multimedia classes such as the News Collaborative, a capstone course producing enterprise stories for local news outlets. His roles include internship director for the Department of Journalism, business manager of The News Record (UC's student news organization), and adviser to UC's Online News Association chapter.
Education: B.S. in Journalism and Business from Ball State University (1980).
Research & Expertise: Focuses on media entrepreneurship, digital transformation in journalism, and hands-on learning strategies. His work emphasizes integrating technical skills with investigative reporting and community engagement.
Awards & Contributions:
- Recipient of Scripps Howard Journalism Entrepreneurship Institute fellowship
- Established the Robert Jonason Family Scholarship for high-achieving journalism students
- Guided The Indianapolis Star to national awards for digital innovation
Advising & Leadership: Oversees student media operations and mentors students through competitive projects. His classes have produced Emmy-winning videos and award-winning stories from organizations like the Associated Collegiate Press.
Prior Experience: Over 30 years in professional journalism, including leadership roles at The Indianapolis Star (director of Online Services) and Philadelphia Newspapers (founding editor of Philadelphia Online).
